Journalists who have worked in Moscow call for release of Evan Gershkovich More than 300 journalists write to Russia that arrest sends ‘dangerous signal’ about attitude to journalism The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
‘You cannot give away the goals we did’: Arteta fumes at errors in Arsenal draw The Gunners’ title hopes were hit after the 3-3 draw with Southampton but Arteta has turned attention to the title showdown with Manchester City The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Putin visits troops in Ukraine; Kyiv marks Orthodox Easter; Lula criticised over peace efforts The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023
Arsenal fans display banner in support of US journalist detained by Russia Evan Gershkovich is being held in Moscow on espionage charges and faces up to 20 years in prison The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Russia crosses new lines in crackdown on Putin's enemies With virtually all the Kremlin's opponents already jailed or in exile, and liberal press outlets and human rights groups forced to shut down, it might have appeared that years of repression in Russia had achieved their objective. Reuters · Apr 21, 2023
Russia's legal interpretation of 'espionage' has broadened since the Soviet era – as the case of Evan Gershkovich shows The case of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich, who on April 18, 2023, saw his appeal against investigative detention on spying charges turned down by a Russian court, has echoes of an earlier era. Not since the Cold War, the Kremlin noted, has an American journalist been charged with… The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 420 of the invasion Ukraine confirms grain transit to resume in Poland; Patriot air defence systems delivered The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday briefing: What Ofgem’s prepayment meter restrictions really mean In today’s newsletter: The ban on energy firms forcibly installing meters in some homes has been called ‘woefully insufficient’ – here’s what it all means in practice The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv receives Patriot missile systems from US and Germany – as it happened Ukraine defence minister said he had first lobbied for the Patriots in August 2021, before the invasion The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023
Wall Street Journal reporter held on spying charges denied release on bail A judge in Moscow ruled that Evan Gershkovich, 31, must remain behind bars while awaiting trial. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023
Reporter Detained in Russia Faces Arduous Path to Freedom Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia last month on espionage charges. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in a penal colony. Reason · Apr 18, 2023
Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny kneed in the groin by brutal prison guards Alexei Navalny received a knee blow to the groin after refusing to enter his cell when an unwashed homeless man was put there by prison warders, his lawyer said Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023
Russia court rejects WSJ reporter’s appeal of spying arrest The Moscow City Court Tuesday rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention on allegations of espionage in a high-profile case that’s highlighted the growing pressure on journalists in Russia. Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023
Russian court denies appeal from ‘wrongfully detained’ WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich A Russian court is scheduled to hear a defense appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest on espionage charges The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
WEKU · Apr 18, 2023 A Moscow court has rejected 'WSJ' reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention appeal The U.S. journalist is accused of espionage, a charge he and The Wall Street Journal deny. They and the U.S. government insist Evan Gershkovich is "wrongfully detained."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023 Russian judge rejects WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal US journalist to remain in detention until trial at end of May on charges of espionage
Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023 Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen for first time since spy arrest Journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested last month and accused of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory. A judge in Moscow, Russia, today upheld his detention
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 419 of the invasion Putin visits commanders in occupied Kherson and Luhansk regions of Ukraine; WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in Moscow court
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023 Evan Gershkovich: Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Russia of espionage appears in court Evan Gershkovic, who is being held in a former KGB prison in Moscow accused of collecting state secrets, had an appeal against his detention refused on Tuesday
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023 Putin visits occupied Ukraine as Russian forces step up brutal assault on Bakhmut Vladimir Putin has faced international condemnation after apparently visiting occupied areas of Ukraine as his forces stepped up their brutal use of heavy artillery in the devastated city of Bakhmut,
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Russian court to hear jailed US reporter's appeal A Russian court is scheduled to hear a defense appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest on espionage charges
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin and Zelenskiy visit troops near frontline Russian president in southern Kherson region while Ukrainian counterpart seen in Avdiivka
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 US ambassador to Russia visits detained reporter Evan Gershkovich First visit for detained US reporter in nearly three weeks
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 US ambassador visits WSJ reporter Gershkovich in Russian prison The U.S. ambassador to Russia on Monday visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in a Russian prison, more than 2 1/2 weeks since his arrest on spying charges, the American Embassy in Moscow said.
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023 US envoy visits WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian jail Ambassador says reporter is ‘in good health and remains strong’ as dozens of countries voice concern over his arrest.